Post-Doctoral Researcher - Computational Social Science Job Vacancy in UAE Abdu Dhabi
Job Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Job Industry: Higher Education, Research
Job Function: Research, Data Science, Social Sciences
Salary: Negotiable
Job Type: Full-time
Gender: Any
Responsibilities
- Conduct computational research in urban sociology, inequality, and social networks
- Analyze spatial and social data to understand patterns in discrimination claims and misinformation networks
- Develop and apply machine learning models for social science research
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including social scientists, data scientists, and engineers
- Prepare research papers, reports, and presentations for publication and academic conferences
- Assist in mentoring graduate and undergraduate students involved in related projects
- Stay up to date with advancements in computational social science methodologies
Job Requirements
- PhD in a quantitative discipline such as Social Sciences, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
- Strong experience in computational methods, data management, and social science research
- Proficiency in Python, R, or other statistical programming languages
- Experience working with spatial data and large-scale datasets
- Ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary research environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Housing allowance
- Medical insurance
- Research funding and travel grants
- Opportunity to work in a globally recognized research institution
About the University
New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) is a globally connected research university that offers world-class education and research opportunities. As a hub of academic excellence, NYUAD fosters innovation, collaboration, and impactful research that addresses global and regional challenges.